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Hauptstadt Berlin 17.Juni 1953
| Location | Federal Republic of Germany |
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| Type | Souvenir medallion |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a scene in high relief showing a group of workers in dynamic confrontation with a Soviet tank in the background, commemorating the East German uprising of 17 June 1953. The legend HAUPTSTADT BERLIN curves along the upper rim, and the date 17. JUNI 1953 is inscribed along the lower rim. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a stylised German federal eagle in relief at the centre, bearing a shield inscribed with the letter D on its breast, with laurel branches below. The circumferential legend EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT — the opening line of the German national anthem — runs along the rim. |
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